TOP POP Recap January 2023
TOP POP is off to an exciting start! Also known as the Town of Paradise Pop-Ups, this 12-month series of community events is held in honor of the 5th year of rebuilding Paradise. The events will be hosted by various organizations and partners to highlight different aspects of our Town, our investment in recovery, and our celebration for what the future holds.
The first TOP POP, entitled “Submit Your 2023 Resolutions for Paradise” was hosted by Jess Mercer of the Equilibrium Wellness Center at Paradise Stronger. Residents were invited to come write and/or draw their hopes and dreams and visions for the future of Paradise. All submissions were then added to a live art display in the Wellness Center for all visitors to enjoy.
“For two days,” said Mercer, “Paradise Stronger opened its doors and welcomed the community inside to explore the many tools to access bettering your mental and physical health. Members of the community were invited to join in a workout, play some games in the community center, grab a snack in the kitchen, or add to our art exhibit. We enjoyed being a gathering space for the community and providing a safe and enriching experience for everyone that attended.”
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UPDATES
Important Inspection Request Announcement
Accela Citizens Access Portal will be under maintenance Feb. 2nd at 5pm through Feb. 6th at 7am. If you need to schedule a building, fire or onsite inspection please call 530-872-6291 ext. 411, or visit here for more information.
Fire Burn Permits
Available in-person at the Building Resiliency Center on Feb. 3rd from 8-5pm.
Building Industry Stakeholders Meeting
Join us on Wednesday Feb. 1st from 3-4pm at the BRC (6295 Skyway) to hear from IBHS about their Wildfire Prepared Home designation.
Commercial Sign Removal Program
The Town of Paradise Commercial Sign Removal Program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Grants will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, until all allocated funds have been expended. A total of $100,000 has been allocated for this program. After an application is approved, the Town will work with the business and contractor to have the sign removed and will pay the contractor directly for the service. For more information and an application, visit bit.ly/3IW9aee.
Ribbon Cutting: Paradise Life Resource Team
The Paradise Life Resource Team is excited to welcome new members with a ribbon cutting from 5:30-6:30pm at 5910 Clark Road Suite 1, on Thursday March 16, visit https://bit.ly/3IB3PZE.
Roe Rd. Extension Phase 1 Project
The Town of Paradise will receive $1.8 Million towards the Roe Rd. Extension Phase 1 project after it was included in the recent federal omnibus appropriations bill, H.R. 2617, signed into law on December 29th. The funding, which will come through the U.S. Department of Transportation, was included in the final spending package at the request of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, with support from Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Alex Padilla. The Roe Rd. Extension Phase 1 Project is essential to the Town’s rebuild efforts after the devastating 2018 Camp Fire and will help ensure the community has adequate evacuation routes in the case of future emergencies. For more information visit, bit.ly/3XVyWTV.
Paradise Traffic Control & Road Repave Map
The Town has created a google map with ongoing traffic control in Paradise and another map for road repaving.